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PhotoPrism

A private photo app you host yourself that uses AI to label, search and organise your pictures.

What it does

PhotoPrism is like a self-hosted Google Photos. It automatically labels pictures by what's in them, recognises faces of family and friends, and lets you search by place, colour and more. It also shows photos on world maps.

It runs on your own computer or server, so your photos stay under your control. You use it in a web browser, and it can be added to a phone's home screen.

Who it's for

People who want an organised, private photo library without big tech cloud services.

Can I use it without coding?

With some setup. You install it on your own computer or server, usually with Docker, then use it in a browser. New to this? Start here.

Can I run it?

Cost
Free, with optional paid extrasThe open-source version is free; the makers also sell a hosted or pro version.
Runs on
Mac, Windows, Linux, Server, Web browser, Phone
Computer
An ordinary computer is fine
Privacy
Runs on your own device: your data stays with you
API key
Not needed

Try it

  1. Try the public demo first, without uploading any private pictures.
  2. Install Docker, then follow the step-by-step installation guide on the PhotoPrism docs site.
  3. Open PhotoPrism in your web browser to browse, search and organise your photos.

Using Claude Code, Cursor or another AI coding assistant? Paste the prompt and it will walk you through the setup.New to this?

Before you install

  • Only download from the official GitHub page. Copies with similar names exist for many popular projects.
  • No standard license listed. Check the GitHub page before using it for business.
  • More on staying safe

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